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Thanasis Hadzilacos is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of human-robot interaction (HRI), teleoperation interface design, and agricultural robotics. His research addresses one of the most pressing challenges in deploying autonomous systems in real-world environments: making robots genuinely usable by the people who operate them. Hadzilacos has made significant contributions to the systematic study of user interface design for robot teleoperation, most notably through his development of a comprehensive taxonomy of usability guidelines — a work that has garnered over 105 citations and serves as a foundational reference for HRI designers worldwide. His applied research on semi-autonomous agricultural sprayers demonstrates how principled interface design can accelerate the adoption of robotics in agriculture, addressing labor shortages and demanding field conditions. This vineyard sprayer project, cited over 107 times, exemplifies his ability to bridge theoretical frameworks with practical engineering outcomes. Complementing this, his usability evaluation methodologies for teleoperated agricultural systems have attracted 90 citations, reflecting broad recognition across the robotics and HCI communities. For students and researchers in agricultural automation or HRI design, Hadzilacos's body of work offers both rigorous taxonomic tools and real-world case studies that illuminate how human-centered design principles can unlock the true potential of robotic systems.